City profile
Carrboro, NC
Orange County · Population 21,204
Carrboro is a town in Orange County, NC with about 21,204 residents and a typical home value near $539,000. It is 11 miles from Durham, NC, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
41°F
Summer avg
79°F
Sunny days / yr
213
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$539,400
Typical monthly housing
$3,312
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
119
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.85%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.25%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 79/100
Top hazards: Winter weather, Riverine flooding, Lightning
Nearest major airport
17 mi to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 75% Democratic / 24% Republican
Community
Population
21,204
Black population
13.3%
County
Orange County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸NC is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hurricanes (coast), inland flooding
Highlights
- About 21,204 residents
- Typical home value about $539,000
- 11 miles from Durham, NC
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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